Tonometer choice

RE: Tonometer choice

Michael Woodhouse — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:57:07 GMT

Bought a tonopen with a years warranty. Broke after 14 months. Careful use, cost to repair was equal to cost to buy. I bet we didn't use it 20 times. Back to the old kind

RE: Tonometer choice

Rob Loxley — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:18:22 GMT

Went with the tonovet plus, getting along well with it thanks!

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Robert Lowe — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:58:25 GMT

Insurance doesn’t cover them.

I think because they are so easy to use there is les risk of jugular occlusion leading to raised pressure readings.

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Francisco Gomez — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:56:45 GMT

[quote userid="2486" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/ophthalmology/f/discussions/30490/tonometer-choice/239922#239922"]we sell them to our clients to use at home occasionally[/quote]

I'm guessing insurance companies will not be keen on covering this cost. Do you find many clients finding too high pressures or does the TPlus account for this?

RE: Tonometer choice

Robert Lowe — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:46:03 GMT

What Zoe said. Have used every tonometer under the sun from a Mackay-Marg through to a Tonovet Plus. The Tonovet Plus is easy and accurate.

we sell them to our clients to use at home occasionally and they have always got on well with them

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zoe north — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:38:38 GMT

We have a Tonovet Plus, its very easy to use and makes sure you get the probe accurately in the correct place for optimum iop measurement. On the downside its red light bad green light good angle can be a bit annoying with a wiggly patient when you think you are aiming straight. I haven't used the tonovet so cannot comment, but I really like the simplicity of the tonovet plus. I use it far more than I thought I might and the readings are accurate when compared to those taken at referral.